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Event:
Bellicose 123
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1# Kings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2# Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Kings is defending well.
Kings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Kings takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes won't allow Kings to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kings looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kings keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kings looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kings looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kings! #REVR# Barnes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Kings happy to just control the position for now. Barnes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kings. Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kings dominates the positioning. Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Kings drags him back down. The referee asks Kings politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kings prefers to stall for the moment though. Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Barnes regains half guard. Barnes is trying to stand.
Kings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kings stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Kings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kings digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs. Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Kings cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Kings avoids it well. Barnes throws a right hand that Kings ducks under and follows up with a left that Kings also avoids with ease. It looked like Kings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes. Kings connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off. Kings ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Kings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing. A punch lands to the side of Kings 's head but he takes it in his stride. Barnes lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes slips under a jab. Kings has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes. Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barnes throws a jab when Kings was well out of range. Barnes slips under a jab. Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#T4# A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings. Kings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes. Barnes cracks Kings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kings thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Barnes misses. Kings avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range. Kings's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye. Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Barnes blocks a jab. Nice body punch from Kings. Kings moves out of range of the strikes. Kings takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kings's guard. Kings wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. Kings has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Kings will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it. Kings checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Kings ducks down to avoid it. A clash of legs there as Kings blocks the low kick. Kings takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. A swing and a miss from Kings. Kings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kings throws out the jab. Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kings lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes throws a hook but Kings avoids it easily. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kings moves out of range of the strikes. Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes looks to land a right hand but Kings moved out of range. Barnes slips under a jab. Kings throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barnes lands a head kick!
#TD2# Barnes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2# Barnes swings around for an armbar but Kings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Kings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kings is controlling him. Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Barnes wants to stand and escape but Kings is having none of it. Kings stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kings showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kings is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Kings's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kings prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet. Mike Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barnes lands a jab-cross combination. Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kings lands with an overhand left. Barnes throws a right hand that Kings ducks under and follows up with a left that Kings also avoids with ease. Kings looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Kings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.#T3# Barnes misses with a straight left. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away. Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses. Barnes scores with a decent looking hook. Nice takedown defense from Kings. No joy for Barnes on that attempt. Kings misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kings throws a big shot that misses. Barnes moves out of range as Kings strikes. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses. Kings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Barnes feints a jab promting Kings to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kings slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kings getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# Kings on the wrong end of a nice hook. Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kings, who protects the arm well. Kings can't do much from the bottom here. Kings regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes. Kings moves into full guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kings.#TD2# Barnes drives through with a takedown into Kings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Kings postures up.
Kings throws a big elbow that misses. Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kings throws a big elbow that misses. Kings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kings stops Barnes from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kings stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T1##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kings is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Kings in his guard.#REVR# Kings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kings looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kings throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Kings stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kings's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kings controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kings misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kings slips a straight right by Barnes. Kings slips a straight right by Barnes. Kings throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.#TD2# Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Kings's guard. Barnes throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Kings controlling from the top position. Barnes wants to stand up but Kings is controlling him. Kings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB# My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kings manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Kings. I think Kings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings! A victorious Paul Kings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose 110 - Prospects 7
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1# Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away. Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jab from Barnes. Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barnes looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Magomedov blocks a leg kick. Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov. Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one. A punch combination from Barnes misses. #TD2# Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Barnes's guard. #T1# Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head. Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Magomedov lands a couple of elbows. Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2# Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Magomedov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. Magomedov landing with the ground and pound. Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Magomedov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Barnes wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position. Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top. Barnes scores with a spinning back kick! Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR# Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Magomedov winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hasbulla Magomedov will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A head kick misses from Barnes. #TD2# Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard. Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
#REVR# Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Magomedov throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Magomedov. #SUB2# Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1# Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Barnes is trying to stand.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Magomedov throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely. Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Barnes pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Barnes tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control. Barnes pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3# Magomedov controlling from the full mount. Magomedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnes hang on? Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked! Magomedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4# Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2# Magomedov has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2# Magomedov working for a submission but Barnes is keeping him at bay. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Good shot there by Barnes. Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand. Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes misses with a hook. Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Magomedov shoots in. Barnes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Magomedov moves out of range as Barnes strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2# Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# Barnes tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Magomedov works his way into full mount! Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes. Barnes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2# Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow. Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action! Magomedov working Barnes over with strikes here. Magomedov postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Barnes out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Magomedov goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov! |
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Event:
Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asakura circles away. Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Asakura connects with an inside leg kick. Barnes is looking to land body kicks. Asakura swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Barnes looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.#CL# Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Barnes throws a combination. Asakura tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action! Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Barnes was just out of range. Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Barnes throws a counter combo. Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense. Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Asakura throws a leg kick that misses. Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barnes misses with a looping left. Asakura thinks about countering with a head kick. Asakura throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Asakura in the body. Barnes lands with a nice body kick. A left lands for Barnes. A punch combination from Barnes misses. A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily. Barnes misses with a double jab.
Asakura misses with a leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asakura defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Barnes takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses. Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura. Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Asakura tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it. Asakura misses with a leg kick. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Asakura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook. Barnes scores with a jab to the body. Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Asakura moves out of range of the body kick. Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Asakura throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range. Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asakura sprawls well. Asakura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet. Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes. Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye. Barnes thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.#CL# Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura. Asakura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##BC2# Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Asakura slips a jab from Barnes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Asakura defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Asakura avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook. Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. Asakura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Asakura slips under a jab from Barnes. Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Barnes shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well. Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Asakura is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch. A head kick misses from Barnes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Barnes will probably get the nod. That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Asakura looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming. Barnes throws a leg kick and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Asakura moves out of range of the body kick. A punch combination from Barnes misses. Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnes will feel that in the morning. Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose. Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it. Asakura is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch. Barnes throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range. Asakura misses with a low kick.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though. Asakura tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance. Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense. Donk. Barnes catches Asakura right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand. Asakura slips a jab from Barnes. Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Asakura slips under a jab from Barnes.#T1# Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it. Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Asakura walks into a left hand. Mike Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Asakura slips a straight right by Barnes. Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range. Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick. Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses. Asakura tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily. Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Asakura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Asakura misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.#T2# Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range. Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Barnes. Asakura throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.#CL# Asakura rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Asakura gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice elbow. Barnes blocks a body shot from Asakura. Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asakura has him pressed against the cage. Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow. Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Asakura has him pressed against the cage. Asakura just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather. Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage. Asakura lands a damaging elbow. Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asakura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Asakura lands a nice elbow. Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asakura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow. Asakura pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotaro Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far. Asakura lands a nice elbow. Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Nice body punch from Asakura - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Barnes throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.#T4# Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away. Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Barnes misses with a straight left. Asakura throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch. Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes scores with a one two! Asakura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Barnes misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely. Asakura avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes. Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes. Asakura feinted there with a counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Asakura throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Asakura misses with a wild body shot. Barnes slips a jab from Asakura. Barnes missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asakura backs up against the cage.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura. Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Barnes throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Barnes. Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Asakura blocks a jab. Barnes misses with a wild body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura. Asakura cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Barnes misses with a looping right. Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Barnes. Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Asakura throws a big shot that misses. Barnes looks for the body kick but Asakura saw that one coming. Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barnes misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Asakura takes a shot right to the bread basket. Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes. Barnes scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Barnes. Asakura taking a breather. Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! With the fighters up against the cage, Asakura throws an elbow but misses. Asakura avoiding damage.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling him. Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Barnes tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Asakura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Barnes takes a shot to the head. Asakura just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather. Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment. Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barnes tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage. Nice elbow from Asakura. #T3# Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Barnes lands with a shot to the body. Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back. Asakura throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Asakura. Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asakura blocks it well. Barnes scores with a spinning back kick! Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Asakura connects with a leg kick. Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4# Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively. Asakura avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Asakura moves into the clinch. Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Asakura.
Nice elbow from Asakura. Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice elbow. Nice elbow from Asakura. #BC2# Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Asakura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes blocks a low kick nicely. Asakura throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asakura. Asakura throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kotaro Asakura. I think Asakura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura! Our winner, Kotaro Asakura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rooster throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rooster avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Rooster throws a big shot that misses. Rooster misses with a straight left. Rooster throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Rooster manages to avoid it. A head kick by Barnes misses and Rooster counters with a right hand to the body. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rooster. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Barnes with a nice cross. Nice body punch from Rooster. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes connects with the punch. Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Rooster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice body kick from Barnes. Barnes misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Rooster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rooster. Barnes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rooster dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Rooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1# Barnes tries to escape but Rooster is in control. Barnes stops Rooster from passing to mount. Rooster throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well. Rooster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rooster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Barnes is trying to get back to his feet. Rooster wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. Rooster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes!#T2# Rooster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rooster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rooster looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Barnes wants to hold on but Rooster pushes him away. Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Rooster thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2# Rooster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Rooster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Rooster. Rooster working away. Rooster prevents Barnes from escaping the position.#T3# Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Rooster seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking to escape. Rooster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head. #SUB2# Rooster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes is trying to stand.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rooster has control of the leg. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Rooster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Barnes wants to get back to his feet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Rooster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rooster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Rooster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rooster throws a big shot that misses. Rooster looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Rooster looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Rooster sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bantam Rooster dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooster.
Rooster throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is looking to counter punch. Rooster is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Rooster jabs at Barnes's body. Bantam Rooster seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rooster catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rooster has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barnes lands a jab. Rooster misses with a wild body shot. Rooster avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Rooster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barnes throws a big counter combination but Rooster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rooster scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roosters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rooster lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Barnes lands the left hand. Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rooster misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.#T1# Barnes shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rooster eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Rooster's side. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rooster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooster momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooster. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rooster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes slips under a jab from Rooster.#CL# Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Rooster.#BC# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooster slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooster momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rooster thows a left - swing and a miss! Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2# Barnes wants to clinch up but Rooster keeps it at a distance. Rooster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rooster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooster throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes scores with a nice strike. Rooster throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big left from Rooster misses. Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes cracks Rooster with a right hand to the side of the head. Barnes lands the left hand. Rooster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Rooster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Barnes tests Rooster's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Barnes shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rooster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rooster moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Rooster misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Rooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes! Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rooster is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Barnes is looking for a sweep. Bantam Rooster has got the better of the ground game so far. Barnes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Rooster is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well. #SUB2# Rooster swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rooster's guard.#T4##SUB2# Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Barnes stands and throws Rooster's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rooster tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB# Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rooster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rooster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Barnes working the head and body with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Barnes will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rooster. Rooster circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barnes slips a straight right by Rooster. Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes dives in and grabs Rooster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rooster pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice sprawl there from Rooster as Barnes shoots in. Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Rooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes wants to control but Rooster postures up. Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Rooster wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2# Rooster is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barnes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rooster gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barnes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rooster lets go of the hold and Barnes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bantam Rooster! |
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Event:
Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes misses with a low kick. Barnes with a nice cross. Morgandorffer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgandorffer slips a straight right by Barnes. Morgandorffer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A lazy body kick from Barnes #TD2# and Morgandorffer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Morgandorffer preventing the sweep. Morgandorffer scoring with punches to the head and body. Barnes is trying to keep Morgandorffer in close.
Morgandorffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head. Barnes is looking to stand up but Morgandorffer isn't so interested in that idea. Morgandorffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Morgandorffer from controlling successfully. #T1# Morgandorffer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Morgandorffer cracks Barnes with a big elbow. Morgandorffer working the head and body with strikes. Morgandorffer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
#SUB2# Morgandorffer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgandorffer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Morgandorffer has passed into mount! Damn! Morgandorffer unloading with bombs!#T2# Morgandorffer raining down shots from the mount! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Morgandorffer wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. Morgandorffer landing strikes, looking to finish! Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgandorffer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Morgandorffer lands a couple of good shots and Barnes has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Morgandorffer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Barnes hold on?!
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Morgandorffer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Morgandorffer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Morgandorffer.
#T3# Morgandorffer controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Morgandorffer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morgandorffer not allowing Barnes to control his hands. #SUB2# Barnes won't enjoy being in this position. Morgandorffer looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Barnes is tapping - it's over boys! Morgandorffer picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Morgandorffer! A very excited looking Darius Morgandorffer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Outlaw 10 - 205 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puckett under the eye. Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Puckett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barnes lands an overhand right. Barnes with a nice cross. Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puckett. That did some damage! Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Puckett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Barnes works over Puckett's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Puckett is rocked! Puckett shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Puckett is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him? Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes. Barnes sizes up Puckett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice uppercut there from Barnes. Barnes feints with a jab and clips Puckett right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Puckett is sent crashing into the canvas and Barnes leaps in for the kill! Puckett tries to get to his feet but Barnes is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Puckett is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Barnes! Mike Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Outlaw 8 - 205 Round 1
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Fisher blocks the low kick. Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fisher blocks a low kick nicely. Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Fisher throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barnes looks to throw the jab but Fisher is out of range. Barnes throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it. Fisher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fisher walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes. Barnes thuds his right hand into Fisher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Barnes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fisher misses with a straight right. Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisher misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes scores with a body shot.
A big left from Fisher misses. Fisher throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes. Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes. Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away. Fisher connects with the punch. The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barnes misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely. Fisher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Barnes moves out of range as Fisher strikes. Fisher slips a straight right by Barnes. Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Fisher tries to sprawl but Barnes drives through with a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Barnes stands up and beckons Fisher to join him on the feet. Fisher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fisher lands with a shot to the body. Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. An inside leg kick from Barnes misses. Barnes throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range. Barnes lunges at Fisher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fisher's hand. Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.#T2# Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fisher has time to react. Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Barnes is looking to chop away at Fisher's legs. Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back. Fisher missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barnes is looking to counter punch. Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes lands a jab. Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher. Barnes swinging wildly here.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there. Barnes misses the jab. Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily. Barnes scores with a body shot.
#T3# Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher. Barnes slips under a jab from Fisher. Barnes misses with a hook. Fisher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot. A big right from Barnes misses. Fisher throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook. Fisher needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Fisher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Barnes stuns Fisher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fisher misses with a straight right. Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fisher manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Fisher's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fisher pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #SU# Barnes stands up from guard. Let's bang! Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher. A big right from Barnes misses. #T4# Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Fisher. Good exchange - Fisher coming out on top. Nice straight punches there by Fisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fisher. Fisher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked! Fisher misses with a looping left. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Barnes. Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Fisher scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barnes throws out a powerful jab. Fisher digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Barnes will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Barnes misses with a straight right. Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fisher looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes stuns Fisher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barnes misses with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Fisher lands with a right hand. Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes moves out of range as Fisher strikes. Fisher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab. Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fisher misses with a straight left. Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Barnes moves away from the strike by Fisher. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left lands for Fisher. Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisher defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Fisher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1# Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisher scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fisher lands a shoulder strike. Fisher is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fisher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Fisher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short body shot lands from Fisher as the two fighters clinch.
Fisher tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barnes blocks a body shot from Fisher. Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes blocks a body shot from Fisher. Fisher lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fisher lands an uppercut. Fisher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Barnes takes a shot to the head. Fisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.#T2# A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Fisher is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Fisher has him pressed against the cage. Fisher lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fisher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Barnes is trying to push Fisher away but Fisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fisher presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. John Fisher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short uppercut from Fisher. Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Fisher has him pressed against the cage. Fisher lands with a short head shot on the inside. Barnes is trying to break free. Fisher lands a shot to the body. Fisher pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# Good body shot from Fisher.
Fisher is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fisher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisher cracks Barnes with a nice body shot. Fisher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fisher. Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fisher lands a nice uppercut. Fisher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch. Fisher lands a nice uppercut. Fisher has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fisher lands an uppercut.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
Good body shot from Fisher.
Good body shot from Fisher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher. A shot in the inside from Fisher. Barnes prevents a body shot from Fisher. A body shot lands from Fisher.
Fisher lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher. A short uppercut from Fisher. A short uppercut from Fisher. Fisher misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fisher is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
A right hand to the body from Fisher.
Nice body punch from Fisher - that landed with a thud.
Fisher gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fisher scores with a nice hook to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Fisher drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Barnes's head, knocking him out cold! Fisher is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher! A relieved looking John Fisher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Outlaw Test 4
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1# Little Dove takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Little Dove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL# Little Dove closes the distance and clinches. Barnes prevents a body shot from Little Dove. Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Little Dove gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage. Little Dove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little Dove lands a hook to the side of the head. Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Little Dove won't allow it.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage. Barnes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove. Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage. A short uppercut from Little Dove. Little Dove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Little Dove has double underhooks. Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Little Dove throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove. Little Dove keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Little Dove fails to land. Little Dove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage. Little Dove has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barnes stalling the fight.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch. Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Little Dove gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barnes blocks a body shot from Little Dove. Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Little Dove fails to land. Little Dove misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Little Dove scores with an uppercut up the middle. A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short left from Little Dove. Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove has him pressed against the cage. Little Dove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Little Dove lands with a cross. #ROC#Barnes is rocked! Little Dove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Little Dove finish him? Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Little Dove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes seems to have recovered his senses. Little Dove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes staying out of range there. Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little Dove sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Little Dove misses. Little Dove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes. Barnes connects with a jab. Little Dove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Little Dove scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Cheyenne Little Dove showed his dominance in that final round. Well Little Dove has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheyenne Little Dove! |
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